Sights · Our pick in Tuscany
Florence Cathedral, the Dome and the Baptistery
Brunelleschi’s dome
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About Florence Cathedral, the Dome and the Baptistery
The cathedral complex is run by the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore. Entry to the cathedral itself is separate from the passes for the dome, the bell tower, the Baptistery and the museum; the dome climb is by timed booking.
Why it's on our list
- UNESCO: Historic Centre of Florence (1982)
- Book the dome climb ahead
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Florence Cathedral, the Dome and the Baptistery before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Florence Cathedral, the Dome and the Baptistery, as the crow flies.
- Palazzo Portinari Salviati200 m2 min walk
- Hotel Spadai200 m2 min walk
- Hotel Savoy200 m3 min walk
- Palazzo Vecchietti350 m4 min walk
- Hotel Davanzati450 m5 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Florence Cathedral, the Dome and the Baptistery are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram & rail stations
- San Marco UniversitàFirenze Tramvia T2550 m7 min walk
- Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria NovellaFirenze Tramvia T1Firenze Tramvia T2700 m9 min walk
- Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria NovellaFirenze Tramvia T1Firenze Tramvia T2850 m10 min walk
Key sights
- Galleria dell’Accademia450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Uffizi Galleries550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min